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Crossroads Classic will continue at Bankers Life Fieldhouse through 2019

Star report
3:02 p.m. EDT August 14, 2014

Indiana's Kevin "Yogi" Ferrell,right, drives on Butler's Alex Barlow,left, in the second half of their game.The Bulldogs defeated the Hoosiers 88-86 in overtime of their 2012 Crossroads Classic game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.(Photo: Matt Kryger / The Star)

Purdue, Butler, Notre Dame and Indiana will continue hosting the Crossroads Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse through 2019, the athletic directors at the four schools announced today.

This year's doubleheader, set for Dec. 20, includes Notre Dame-Purdue and IU-Butler.

On Dec. 19, 2015, the games will be Purdue-Butler and Notre Dame-Indiana.

The Classic was created in 2010.

"We are thrilled to be the home of the Crossroads Classic through 2019," said Rick Fuson, chief operating officer of Pacers Sports & Entertainment. "The Classic has become a popular and prestigious annual doubleheader bringing together four great in-state institutions. We are grateful for Bankers Life Fieldhouse to remain the host venue for this event, and we take pride in sharing a great tradition with Butler, Indiana, Notre Dame and Purdue."

IU Insider Zach Osterman also took to Twitter following the news: "No surprise. IU folks in Indy love it. Popular ever in an important alumni base... Also not surprised IU remained committed. Hoosiers turned down a spot in the CBS Sports Classic to keep it on schedule."

Just landed in Detroit to Crossroads Classic news. No surprise. IU folks in Indy love it. Popular ever in an important alumni base. #iubb